Don´t waste valuable hours of your vacation sitting in offices in Peru, looking for information, struggling with your Spanish, waiting for confirmations and possibly missing out on the tour you wanted because it´s already too late!

Do your planning before you arrive, be well informed and enjoy every precious minute of your holiday, doing what you came for! Don´t be fooled into paying 500 soles for a taxi from the Airport to Miraflores in Lima that officially costs 60 soles. Yes this has happened more than once !!

Have a Look at some of the packages we have to offer from 5,6,9,10,12,13 days to 21 to give you an idea where to start. We can help tailor make the itinerary that suits you and put it together with accommodation and transport to ensure you enjoy every moment and great value.

You can include any or all of the highlights of Peru, a country of extraordinary diversity, superb archaeological sites, beautiful landscapes, abundant wildlife and wonderful people. Combine the legendary four-day trek along the Inca trail to Machu Picchu,Salkantay or Lares Valley Trek (or visit it by train in Classic style). Explore the Amazon Jungle and Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Manu Biosphere Reserve covers an area of 1,800,000 hectares of undisturbed and pristine forest / jungle offering the greatest biodiversity on earth. Discover the unique Uros floating islands, Taquile and Amantani and their indigenous people on the legendary Lake Liticaca. Arequipa , the Colca Canyon,enigmatic Nazca Lines, Ballestas Island, Paracas Reserve,Huacachina Oasis, Ica Dunes  and much more……

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Dear SAS Travel : 

I would just like to say thank you and we had the most amazing holiday. We found the staff at SAS Travel to be very friendly and helpful. The tours we went on were fantastic and superbly organised.The INKA trail was awsome and Freddy our guide was just excellent!! He was so informative and had great knowledge and love of his country. We have never been on a tour before and were aprehensive as we are so used to just back packing and doing our own thing, but with such little time we thought this was the best way to do it, we had read reviews about your travel agency and thought we would give it a go...we are so glad we did. Thankyou very much as we have already recommend you to our friends going to peru !
Best_Regards,
Kalea Haran. 

Sunday, 22 April 2007.  I took your tour over a year ago and am realizing I may never have commented: you were *fantastic*! I loved Leo and our other tour guides, and the food and service were impeccable. I still refer people to you.Thank you!
Diane Bisgeier.

Saturday, 14 April 2007.  Almost a year has passed since my visit to Peru. In Cusco, a quiet woman tied an Inca cross around my neck -- promising it would bring good luck as long as it remained attached to me. Eleven months later, I wake to find the thin twine still standing guard over my future...and the good luck has certainly followed. Before the trek, I worried I would suffer in the high altitudes. Upon reaching Dead Woman's Pass, I kept proclaiming, "I have never felt so alive! " Our tour guides, Virgilio and Alex, were exceptional, as were the porters and chefs. I think about my fellow hikers all the time. If you are contemplating a trip to the Andes...do it! SAS met every expectation and is worth every penny. Few adventures will change your life, so seize them when they cross your path. I am forever grateful.
Caroline Collier 

Hello SAS We just wanted to stop by and let you know how much we enjoyed the Machu Picchu tour with SAS. Our guides were Carlos and Raul. We took part in the three day trek on March 10th and just can not express how happy we were with not only the amazing guides and their enthusiasm but with the hard working porters and great food. We little Canadians just want to thank you for putting together such a well organised tour.  An experience we will never forget.
Thanks  Nell and Aimee.

April 2007 what an amazing trek. Javier and Raul along with the hearts and legs of our porter crew made this such a memorable experience. The rain did not sway any one of our groups intensity. Raul and Javier even carried one member up the first pass for 15 minutes.I loved every minute of it and would do it all again in an instant.
Thank you MY FRIEND !    Special thanks ! Hello, I just wanted to deliver special thanks to our guide Jose Luis on the inka trail 12.-15.12. Every one of the group thought he was the best guide: thoughtful, patient, he took very good care of our group and he had a great sense of humour. Without him our trail wouldn't have been such an amazing and unforgettable experience. Yours,  Emmi Hanninen.

Comments: Two friends and I just returned from 9 days travelling in Peru and taking part in the Lares Valley trek and Tambo Jungle Lodge excursion.  We could not be more pleased with the experience.  As three guys fresh out of university, the tours were incredible, the guides (Henry for Lares and Carlos for jungle) were second to none and expressed a true passion for their jobs and homeland.  It was truly a moving experience and I would recommend it to anyone.
It was sent by Nick on Tuesday, 08 May 2007.

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DISCOVER CUSCO-MAGICO 5 Days

" Saqsaywaman, Sacred Valley, Special Machupicchu & Magic Cuzco "

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  All rates are quoted in US dollars. Prices are per person based on double / Triple occupancy. Single room supplement available . US$75

Day 1 Flight Lima to Cusco. ( Your checkin and the boarding pass for these E tickets can be printed out 48 hours before your flight online) Reception in Cusco airport and Transfer to your Hotel in Cusco ,   At 13:45 pm Guided Cusco City Tour : Koricancha "Sun Temple" ,Cusco Principal Cathedral, Saqsayhuaman Inca Complex,Tambo Machay,Qenqo and Puca-Pucara.  Overnight Hotel Marqueses.

Day 2 At 08:45 am Sacred Valley Tour with a Buffet Lunch in Urubamba, we will visit the Typical Pisac Market, 2 hours guided walk into the Pisac Inca Ruins Complex, Ollantaytambo and Chincheros. Returning approx at 18:45 pm  to Cusco ,  Overnight Hotel Marqueses.

Day 3  2 Day Machupicchu Special Excursion with Overnight Hostal Viajeros in Aguas Calientes. At 06:20 Collect from Marqueses Hotel and transfer to the Train Station; 4.5 hours ride to Aguas Calientes-Machupicchu Train Station. Free time to explore the town ; Optional Hike to Mardorpampa waterfall; Botanical Garden and MP Museum ( fee of us$6 pp) or Climbing Putucusi Mountain for the most fit people .Night Hostal Viajeros in Aguas Calientes, 1 Lunch and 1 Dinner included. 

Day 4 At 05:45 am an early bus up to the Sanctuary of Machupicchu with a Guided Tour to the most relevant Temples and Residences;  plenty of time to Explore Machupicchu, time to climb the Huayna Picchu mountain 2,700 mts, the Sungate Inti punku and the Inca Bridge situated on the left-south of the Park; Bus down included. At 16:20 Train return to Cusco Transfer to your Hotel in Cusco.  Overnight Hotel Marqueses.

Day 5  Last chance for Souvenir Shopping in Cusco; Optional time to visit the Weaving Center Museum in Sol Ave.  Transfer to the Airport - Flight to Lima.

INCLUDED:

• Lima Cusco / Cusco Lima Airline Tickets,
• 3 Nights in Hotel Marqueses Cusco in Standard Private Rooms with Buffet breakfast .
• Machupicchu ,Cusco & Sacred Valley Tours with bilingual Official guides,
• Transfers In and Out from Cusco´s Airport. Tourist Return Train Tickets Included.
• Ticket Entrance fees for Machupicchu,
• 1 Night Hostal Viajeros in Aguas Calientes, 1 Lunch and 1 Dinner included . 

NOT INCLUDED:

• Airport Taxes us$ 6 pp per flight.
• Cusco Tourist Ticket (70 soles)  includes Optional Cusco Folk Dances and Music at Cusco Art Center.
• Koricancha "Sun Temple" ( 6 soles)  nor Cusco Principal Cathedral ( 16 soles)  (City tour)
• Meals when not indicated.
• Hot springs 10 soles
• Bus down to Aguas Calientes $6.00

Optional

• Upgrade to Delux room in Hotel Marqueses $ 40 per person on Double basis room.
• Upgrade to Vistadome Class train for Machu Picchu tour $ 45 per person
• Accomodation in Lima ; "Double Room" Imperiale Residence us$74 / Melodia Hotel us$50  or us$75 / Casa Andina us$ 85. Embajadores Hotel us$ 75

Note: Late bookings of this tour could incur an extra cost if only expensive flights are available: Please check this at time of interest in package.

When requesting availability for this tour please indicate your exact flight arrival detail

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ADVENTURE & CULTURAL 6 Days

" Special Sacred Valley , Magic Cusco & Machu Picchu "

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All rates are quoted in US dollars. Prices are per person based on double / Triple occupancy. Single room supplement available . US$80

This itinerary has been very popular for those with only a short time to spend in Cusco who prefer not to hike the trail but go in classic style by train and overnight below the Lost City of the Incas. This includes flights Lima -Cusco -Lima if you require. You can also add on extensions to Lake Titicaca, the Amazon and or Arequipa. You can get a better idea of the Hotel Marqueses and programs by looking at some photos on the website www.sastravelperu.com

Day 1 Fly to Cusco, Arrival, Reception in airport and transfer to Marqueses Hotel Cusco.Rest and acclimatize as you are now at 3,400 mtrs above sea level. If you are feeling up to it……Optional Afternoon: Guided Visit to the City as well as the nearby Inca Ruins of Tambomachay, Puca Pucara, Quenko and Sacsaywaman. ( or this can be done on your free day 5. Return to the Hotel Overnight. Marqueses Hotel.

Day 2 At 08:45 am Sacred Valley of the Incas. Departure from Cusco in direction of the Sacred Valley. This Tour includes a Visit to the Pisac colourful Handcraft Market, the Ollantaytambo Inca Fortress and Return to Cusco via Chinchero town and Market. Overnight at the Marqueses Hotel.

Day 3  2 Day Special Tour to Machupicchu Morning: Early Breakfast before departure by train to Aguas Calientes. On arrival to Aguas Calientes you are met by staff of Viajeros Bed and Breakfast Hostal at the train and accompanied to the hostal to settle into your rooms. Free afternoon to soak in the famous hot springs and explore Aguas Calientes below Machu Picchu. Maybe walk to the Mandor Water Fall,Puente Ruinas the old Train Station or visit the renewed Machupicchu Site Museum.( Opened recently this year ) Overnight at the Viajeros Bed and breakfast. Dinner included in the Hostal.

Day 4  Machupicchu -Cusco Early breakfast before the 6.00am bus to Machu Picchu. For a Guided tour followed by free time to further explore and maybe climb Wayna Picchu, Sungate or Inca bridge , Buffet lunch awaits you after the 45min walk down the trail back to Aguas Calientes (bus optional $6.00) Afternoon: Return by train to Cusco (and bus at times from Ollantaytambo) and transfer to Hotel Marqueses (Breakfast and Lunch Included)

Day 5  Cusco Free Day Choose from a variety of one day activities that you can nominate on your arrival to Cusco. Rafting / Mountain Biking / Horse Riding ; Cusco University Inca Museum, Artist neiborhood of San Blas or just Shopping. Also can be exchanged with Day 2 to allow tour of Sacred Valley Overnight in Cusco. Marqueses Hotel. (Breakfast Included)

Day 6  Transfer to airport for the flight back to Lima.  OR Extension flights or Transport to Puno -Lake Titicaca, the Amazon - Puerto Maldonado or Colca Canyon in Arequipa.

INCLUDES: Lima-Cusco / Cusco Lima Flight Tickets ; Transfers in and out ; Sacred Valley with Buffet Lunch & City Tour with entrance fees included Private Transport and English speaking Tour Guide; 4 nights in Standard Private Rooms in Hotel Marqueses Breakfast included; 1 night in Hostel Viajeros in Aguas Calientes Breakfast included ;2 Day Classic tour to Machupicchu with 3 meals included,

NOT INCLUDED:

• Airport Taxes us$ 6 pp per flight.
• Cusco Tourist Ticket (70 soles)  includes Optional Cusco Folk Dances and Music at Cusco Art Center.
• Koricancha "Sun Temple" ( 6 soles)  nor Cusco Principal Cathedral ( 16 soles)  (City tour)
• Meals when not indicated.
• Hot springs 10 soles
• Bus down to Aguas Calientes $6.00

This itinerary is just an example as we prefer for you to give us your arrival and departure details and make a package around your exact dates and preferences. The Price from April 2007 is around US$650 per person in twin share, or Triple Private Room Accommodation.

This price is generally available when we can book your flights well in advance. Upgrade to Delux rooms in the Hotel Marqueses Cusco is US$700. Upgrade to Vistadome Train in the Machupicchu Excursion is an extra US$45 ; Single supplement for the tour is an extra US$80 to cover the cost of 5 single hotel rooms instead of twin share.

OPTIONAL EXTRA On arrival to Lima . Reception at the Airport followed by transfer to the hotel to rest before flight tomorrow. Two hotel options and transfers included. For more info on this option request info.

LIMA Accommodations :

We can recommed 2 places in different areas : " Residencial Imperiale " Hostel in Miraflores which is run by a lovely lady Silvana who speaks English. This accommodation is currently US$74 for double, US$88 for the Executive suite, US$52 for a single with private bathroom , breakfast and all taxes included,+$18 extra for Private Transfer from Airport. Miraflores is about 45 mins to an hour in traffic from the airport.

Melodia Hotel in San Miguel is a *** accommodation only 8 mins from the airport. This accommodation is US$50 for double, US$70 for a suite, US$38 for a single with private bathroom , breakfast and all taxes included. Secure Transfers for 2 people are US$30 to and from the airport. Embajadores Hotel in Miraflores us$ 75

Note: Late bookings of this tour could incur an extra cost if only expensive flights are available: Please check this at time of interest in package.

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TREKKING & CUSCO  8 Days

" Classic Inca Trail, Lares or Salkantay Trek, Pisac, Ollanta  & Magic Cusco "

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All rates are quoted in US dollars. Prices are per person based on double / Triple occupancy. Single room supplement available . US$110

Day 1 Flight Lima to Cusco. ( your checkin and the boarding pass for these E tickets can be printed out 48 hours before your flight online) Reception in Cusco airport and Transfer to your Hotel in Cusco , Rest and acclimatize as you are now at 3,400 mts above sea level. If you are feeling up to it……Optional Afternoon: At 13:45 pm Guided Cusco City Tour : Koricancha "Sun Temple" ,Cusco Principal Cathedral, Saqsayhuaman Inca Complex,Tambo Machay,Qenqo and Puca-Pucara.  Overnight Hotel Marqueses.

Day 2  At 08:45 am Sacred Valley Tour with a Buffet Lunch in Urubamba, we will visit the Typical Pisac Market, 2 hours guided walk into the Pisac Inca Ruins Complex, Ollantaytambo and Chincheros. Returning approx at 18:45 pm  to Cusco ,  Overnight Hotel Marqueses.

Day 3 Free day to relax in Cusco and preparing your pack for your Lares trek.  Optional River Rafting or Mountai Bike Tour in Moray, Maras and Salineras US$ 35 pp ;Return to the Hotel Overnight. Marqueses Hotel.

Day 4  4 Day Lares Valley Trek  At 06:00 am  Depart in private bus to Totora ; 3 hrs hike in the Totora Canyon stop for Lunch near hot spring of Lares ; 3 hrs aprox to our first campsite in Wacawasi, camping near to the village. 

Day 5  Visit the Communnity of Wacawasi; 4 hrs hike to Ipsayccocha Pass 4,400 mts after lunch 3 hours hike to Patacancha. Our second campsite. Beautiful mountains and Valleys along the way; Optional to buy really nice weavings from local. 

Day 6 4 hrs walk to Ollantaytambo, free time to explore the Plaza of Ollanta;  Afternoon train to Aguas Calientes. On arrival to Aguas Calientes you are met by staff of "Viajeros Bed & Breakfast Hostal" at the train Station  and accompanied to the Hostal to settle into your rooms. Free time in the evening to soak in the famous hot springs ( 10 soles not included ). Overnight at the Viajeros Bed & Breakfast. Double or Triple Rooms with private bathroom and shower. Dinner included in the Hostal. 

Day 7 :  Machupicchu -Cusco Early breakfast before the 5.45am bus to Machu Picchu.For a Guided tour followed by free time to further explore and maybe climb Wayna Picchu, Sungate or Inca bridge , Buffet lunch awaits you after the 45min walk down the trail back to Aguas Calientes (bus optional $6.00) Afternoon: Return by train to Cusco (and bus at times from Ollantaytambo) and transfer to Hotel Marqueses (Breakfast and Lunch Included)

Day 8 : Free morning then transfer to the airport for your fly to Lima or Arequipa-Puerto Maldonado ( Extension Trips ) 

INCLUDED:

• Lima Cusco / Cusco Lima Airline Tickets, Transfers In and Out to the airports ; 3 Nights in Hotel Marqueses Cusco with Buffet breakfast included; 1 Night in Hostal Viajeros in Aguas Calientes; Tourist transport in all Tours and Transfers; 4 Day Lares Valley Trek ( Optional 4 Day Inca Trail or 5 Day Salkantay Trek Guided Tours see conditions; All included Tour in Machupicchu; Cusco City Tour, Train Tickets, entries , buses tickets and English speaking guide; Sacred Valley Tour .Buffet lunch in Urubamba.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Airport Taxes us$ 6 pp per flight.
• Cusco Tourist Ticket (70 soles) from May1 2008 the Tourist Ticket cost is expected to rise but no official cost has been realeased yet and some rumors indicate it will be from June. Please contact us after 15 April for confirmation of costs ..includes Optional Cusco Folk Dances and Music at Cusco Art Center.
• Koricancha "Sun Temple" ( 6 soles) nor Cusco Principal Cathedral ( 25 soles) (City tour) optional or $12 discount off Rafting or Biking
• Meals when not indicated.
• Hot springs 10 soles
• Bus down to Aguas Calientes $6.00

Optional

Extra Porter for 9 kilos personal items = Lares $30 Salkantay $40 and Inca trail $50

Upgrade to Delux room in Hotel Marqueses $ 50 per person on Double basis room.

Accomodation in Lima ; "Double Room" Imperiale Residence us$74 / Melodia Hotel us$50  Embajadores Hotel us$75 / Casa Andina us$ 85.

Note: Late bookings of this tour could incur an extra cost if only expensive flights are available: Please check this at time of interest in package providing your exact dates and international flight arrival details.

Optional : Start on Day 3 the 5 Day Salkantay-Machupicchu Trek for the same total price as it is an extra night on trail instead of 3 nights in Hotel Marqueses.( Please check Availability before you book and request itinerary ) You can also fit your Classic 4 Day Inca Trail with an Extra of us$ 50 per person but only while permits last.( Please Check Availability )

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EXPLORING LIMA & CUSCO 9 Days

" The King´s City , Magic Cusco & Machupicchu "

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All rates are quoted in US dollars. Prices are per person based on double / Triple occupancy. Single room supplement available . US$110

Day 1  Arrive in Lima the King´s City , transfer to 3 Star Hotel Imperiale, Embajadores Hotel or Casa Andina Hotel in Miraflores, leisure time to relax.

Day 2 Lima Classic City tour : 4 Hours  14:30pm - 18:30pm ANCESTRAL LIMA; Huaca Pucllana, Archaelogical Pre-Inka Center from IVD Century. LIMA COLONIAL; Plaza San Martín, Plaza Mayor, Palacio de Gobierno, el Palacio Arzobispal, la Basílica Catedral, Palacio Municipal, Convento de San Francisco & the Catacumbs; Peru Reserve Museum, Gold Objets, Cerámic y Textils from Pre Inka Cultures.(Closed Sat & Sun) MODERN LIMA; El Olivar de San Isidro, Miraflores y Larco Mar,pectacular view of  the Pacífic Ocean. Transfer to your Hotel Imperiale,Embajadores Hotel or Casa Andina Hotel in Miraflores

Day 3  Fly to Cusco, Arrival, Reception in airport and transfer to Marqueses Hotel Cusco.Rest and acclimatize as you are now at 3,400 mts above sea level. If you are feeling up to it……Optional Afternoon: Guided Visit to the City as well as the nearby Inca Ruins of Tambomachay, Puca Pucara, Quenko and Sacsaywaman. ( or this can be done on your free day 5.  Return to the Hotel Overnight. Marqueses Hotel.

Day 4 At 09:00 am  Soft Hike to Tambomachay, Saqsaywaman, Q´enqo and Puka-Pukara during 4 hours;  At 19:45 pm Optional Cusco Folk Dances and Music at Cusco Art Center in the evening. Hotel Marqueses Cusco.

Day 5 At 08:45 am Sacred Valley of the Incas .(Daily Departures) Departure from Cusco in direction of the Sacred Valley. This Tour includes a Visit to the Pisac colourful Handcraft Market, the Ollantaytambo Inca Fortress and Return to Cusco via Chinchero town and Market. Overnight at the Marqueses Hotel.

Day 6  2 Day Special Tour to Machupicchu Morning: Early Breakfast before departure by train to Aguas Calientes. On arrival to Aguas Calientes you are met by staff of Viajeros Bed and Breakfast Hostal at the train and accompanied to the hostal to settle into your rooms. Free afternoon to soak in the famous hot springs and explore Aguas Calientes below Machu Picchu. Maybe walk to the Mandor Water Fall,Puente Ruinas the old Train Station or visit the renewed Machupicchu Site Museum.( Opened recently this year ) Overnight at the Viajeros Bed and breakfast. Dinner included in the Hostal. 

Day 7 :  Machupicchu -Cusco Early breakfast before the 6.00am bus to Machu Picchu. For a Guided tour followed by free time to further explore and maybe climb Wayna Picchu, Sungate or Inca bridge , Buffet lunch awaits you after the 45min walk down the trail back to Aguas Calientes (bus optional $6.00) Afternoon: Return by train to Cusco (and bus at times from Ollantaytambo) and transfer to Hotel Marqueses (Breakfast and Lunch Included)

Day 8 :  White-water Rafting Full Adrenalin in Urubamba River - Cusipata Section Class III-Plus .Hotel Marqueses Cusco

Day 9 :  Last Shopping in Cusco City. Weaving Center Museum ,Transfer to the airport - Return to Lima.

INCLUDED:

• Lima Cusco / Cusco Lima Airline Tickets, Transfers In and Out to the airports ; 5 Nights in Hotel Marqueses Cusco with Buffet breakfast included; 2 Nights in Hotel Imperiale or Embajadores Hotel –Miraflores; 1 Night in Hostal Viajeros in Aguas Calientes Tourist transport in all Tours and Transfers; Guided Tours; All included Tour in Machupicchu; Lima and Cusco City Tour; 2 Day Machupicchu Tour, Train Tickets, entries , buses tickets and english speaking guide; Sacred Valley Tour .Buffet  lunch in Urubamba.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Airport Taxes us$ 6 pp per flight.
• Cusco Tourist Ticket (70 soles) Optional Cusco Folk Dances and Music at Cusco Art Center.
• Koricancha "Sun Temple" ( 6 soles)  nor Cusco Principal Cathedral ( 16 soles)  (City tour)
• Meals when not indicated.
• Hot springs 10 soles
• Bus down to Aguas Calientes $6.00

Upgrade to Delux room in Hotel Marqueses $ 40 per person on Double basis room.

Upgrade to Vistadome Class train for Machu Picchu tour $ 45 per person

Accomodation in Lima ; "Double Room" Imperiale Residence us$74 / Melodia Hotel us$50  or us$75 / Casa Andina us$ 85, Embajadores Hotel us$75 

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"EL CONDOR PASA EXPRESS 13 Days"

 Cusco, Sacred Valley, Special Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, 

Titicaca Lake Uros,Taquile and Amantani Islands,Lima King´s City..

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All rates are quoted in US dollars. Prices are per person based on double / Triple occupancy.  Single room supplement available plus US$ 120

Dear Traveller to Peru,

 This itinerary has been very popular most people prefering to take a connecting flight direct to Cusco on their arrival to Lima. In this case we organize the first flight of the day for those arriving late at night/ early morning and you need to checkin around 3.45am. At times it can take over an hour to get through immigrations and customs so the direct flight to Cusco is recommended and we serve you full breakfast on your arrival to Hotel Marqueses Cusco on an early flight. You can get a better idea of the programs and Hotel Marqueses by looking at some photos on the website. www.sastravelperu.com  www.hotelmarqueses.com

As this package includes the Inca Trail bookings for high season (May to Oct )must be completed around 2-3 months in advance because of limited Inca Trail to Machupicchu Pemits. In the case of late flight arrival to Lima with wait over in airport for connecting flight to Cusco the package is as follows...

Day 1   Fly to Cusco, Check in early for the flight to Cusco. Arrival, Reception and Transfer to Hotel Marqueses Cusco .

OPTIONAL Afternoon: Guided Visit to the City as well as the nearby ruins of Tambomachay, Puca Pucara, Qenko and Sacsayhuaman. (us$28 Tourist Cusco Ticket to visit City Tour, Sacred Valley and Other Sites NOT included )

Day 2   Guided Visit of the Sacred Valley of the Incas . ( Daily Departures ) Morning: Departure from Cusco in direction of the Sacred Valley. This Tour includes a Visit to the Pisac colourful Handcraft Market, Pisac archaeological Park, Ollantaytambo Inca Fortress and Return to Cusco via Chinchero site and Market. Overnight at the Marqueses hotel. Breakfast Included.

Day 3   Free day to prepare for the trek. Pre-Departure Inca Trail to Machupicchu Briefing tonight at 7pm with Inca Trail Group and guide ; SAS-Office 2 ; Overnight at the Marqueses Hotel. (Breakfast Included)

Day 4    Drive Piscakucho Km 82 , Commence Inca Trail Trek . We leave Cuzco and set off on our three-hour drive via Ollantaytambo to the Trail’s starting point at Km82. Breakfast is provided on the route , The first half-day walk is fairly easy and on an undulating path, which follows the left side of the Urubamba River for much of the way. After lunch a gentle climb takes us to our camp at Huayllabamba (2900m). There are a couple of steep drops and climbs into gullies along the way, with great views of Mt Veronica standing at 5860 m. Camping and Meals

Day 5     Special Inca Trail Trek Today we climb the famous “Dead Woman’s Pass” (4198m). We set off through cloud forest on climbing mountain trail. There is a wonderful array of exotic plants and we may even see hummingbirds collecting nectar from the flowering shrubs along the way. There is a small respite from the constant climb as we rest for lunch on a flat grassy meadow and then it’s back into it with the last 400m of ascent in front of us. Stone steps take us up to and over the pass. In front of us is the most beautiful mountain vista, and we can see the meandering trail that lays ahead, our trek for tomorrow. Steep steps take us down to our camp at Pacaymayo 3600m. Walk 6 hours  Camping and Meals

Day 6:   Inca Trail Trek Today sees some great hiking through cloud forest on well maintained Inca paths and steps. An hour of climbing out of camp takes us to the second pass (3900m) from where we descend three thousand steps via the ruins of Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca, and Wiñay-Wayna. We will have a guided tour of each of these ruins. The afternoon is spent on ‘classic’ Incan steps traversing the hillsides and passing numerous ruins set amongst the forest. Walk 7 hours Camping and Meals

Day 7:    Inca Trail Trek - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes Hostal Viajeros A very early start means that we can hike the last hour or so of the trail to Inti Punku, the sun gate, for sunrise. Our first glimpse of Machu Picchu through the morning mist is stunning, and we can spend the day touring the ruins. In the afternoon we take a bus down the hill to Aguas Calientes to soak in the relaxing hot springs. We overnight in Aguas Calientes Hostal Viajeros. Walk 3 hours

Day 8    Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes  - Cusco Morning return to Ollantaytambo by train and on to Cusco by local bus. Rest of day free to recover or just enjoy a wander through the streets of this combination of Inca Empire and Colonial Style architecture and culture. Hotel Marqueses (Breakfast Included)

Day 9   Inka Express Class tourist bus to Lake Titicaca - Puno. With a magnificent buffet lunch in Sicuani and tours with English speaking guide to Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya & Pukara. Bus is fully equipped for tourism. Please have some soles for the fees. Overnight. Puno hotel.

Day 10   Titicaca Lake Uros,Taquile and Amantani Islands . 8.00am Transfer from the hotel to the port and by motor boat we take you to one of the legendary Uros Islands where you can observe the lives of the Uros people who live on floating reed islands some only 20 metres in length. After a beautiful 3hr boat ride we reach Amantani island where we will break into smaller groups to stay with the local families. We will trek to the top of the mountain (4150 mtrs) to see the Temples of the Pachamama and Pachatata and enjoy the traditional customs of the island people. Food and authentic music prepared and performed by your designated family.

Day 11   Titicaca Lake Uros,Taquile and Amantani Islands . Short boat ride to the neighbouring Taquile island, where we will tour around the ruins and visit these beautiful people, world famous for their intricate and fascinating weavings, lunch and return trip to Puno. Arrival in the afternoon and transfer back to hotel approx 5 pm. Overnight in Puno hotel.

Day 12    Fly to Lima Transferred to Juliaca airport for the flight back to Lima ; Reception and Transfer to the Hotel Imperiale in Miraflores  Free afternoon, Optional Visit to the Gold Museum or just relax in Larcomar.

Day 13    Lima Classic City tour : 4 Hours  09:30pm - 13:30pm ANCESTRAL LIMA; Huaca Pucllana, Archaelogical Pre-Inka Center from IV D Century. LIMA COLONIAL; Plaza San Martín, Plaza Mayor, Palacio de Gobierno, el Palacio Arzobispal, la Basílica Catedral, Palacio Municipal, Convento de San Francisco & the Catacumbs; Peru Reserve Museum, Gold Objets, Cerámic y Textils from Pre Inka Cultures.(Closed Sat & Sun) MODERN LIMA; El Olivar de San Isidro, Miraflores y Larco Mar, spectacular view of  the Pacífic Ocean.   Transfer to your Hotel Imperiale. Late afternoon Transfer to the Airport for your Flight home.

This itinerary is just an example as we prefer for you to give us your arrival and departure details and make a package around your exact dates and preferences. The Price from the 1st April  2008 is around us$ 1,080  twin share,

Single supplement for the tour is an extra US$ 120 to cover the cost of 7 single hotel rooms instead of twin share. 

INCLUDES:

• Flight tickets from Lima to Cuzco &  Puno Juliaca to Lima. 
• Inca Express Tourist Bus Puno to Cusco with Buffet Lunch included ( entrance fees to the sites not included 15 soles)
• 2 Day Lake Titicaca tour includes: Motor boat, entrance fee, Accommodation,Guide & Full board meals,
• City tour of Cuzco includes: Private Transport & english speaking guide.
• Sacred Valley of the Incas includes: Private Transport & english speaking guide.
• Special 5 Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu includes: Full board meals,Tourist Train tickets, bus, entrance fee & trekking guide.
• 7 nights of Accommodation in 3*** Hotels with breakfast.(Except in the Lake Tour) in Double/Triple Basic Accommodation.
• 3 nights in Double Tent Camping ;
• 1 night in Hostel Viajeros Machupicchu;Private Double Room 
• 1 night with a Family in the Amantani Island.
• Our personal assistance during your entire trip. Small Group Trips guided by recommended English speaking Guides.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Airport taxes us$6 per flight. Nazca fly and tours us$7 per person
• Entries to Ruins in Journey from Puno to Cusco 12 soles. Hot springs in Colca and Machupicchu 10 soles.
• us$28 Tourist Cusco Ticket to visit City Tour, Sacred Valley
• Optional Personal Porter for Inca Trail US$ 90 for 18 Kgs ( enough for 2 person )
• Availability : Daily Departures Group Size : 2 -16 participants Shared Service Minimum: 2 participants.

Note: Late bookings of this tour could incur an extra cost if only expensive flights are available: Please check this at time of interest in package.

US$ 1,080  per person Rates in Standard Double/Triple Basic Accommodation.

US$ 1,200 Single Supplement Solo Traveller.

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21 Days "EXPLORING PERU & JUNGLE"

 21 Day Package:  Lima King´s City, Colca Canyon-Arequipa, Lake Titiklala Puno,

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 Cusco Magic,  Inca Trail ( Lares or Salkantay Trek ) to Machupicchu , Tambo Jungle   Lodge - Sandoval Lake, Lima.

Day 1 - Arrive Lima  Arrive in Lima on an evening flight as you begin your holiday in Peru! You will be met at the airport and driven to your hotel in the trendy Miraflores area of the city in time to take a walk around the elegant Parque Kennedy and perhaps to take in an evening meal on your first night in Peru. Of course, since this is your first night on holiday in Peru, then if you're feeling up to it then Miraflores is a great place for a night out...Hotel Imperiale Miraflores.

Day 2 – The White City of Arequipa - Fligh Lima-Arequipa.  After a lie-in to recover from your flight, we will take you back to the airport to catch a flight up to Arequipa - 'The White City'. This is probably the most beautiful city in Peru - a kind of Seville at the foot of a snow-capped volcano! We will meet you at the airport to take you to your hotel and you will then have the rest of the day free to rest or to visit some of the fantastic sights in Arequipa such as the monastery of Santa Catalina.Posada Castillo Hotel.

 Day 3 – Free day in the White City of Arequipa  We'll given you a free day in Arequipa so you can relax and settle into your holiday. It's just such a lovely place to wander around so perhaps you might like to explore the colonial centre, with its churches and museums? For some hustle and bustle you could check out the local markets or, to get that perfect photo, maybe take a walk up to the Yanahuara mirador for a stunning view of the El Misti volcano?  Posada Castillo Hotel.

Day 4 – Into Colca Canyon to see the Andean Condor.  Today, you'll set out from Arequipa on a guided tour of Colca Canyon. The Canyon is deeper than the Grand Canyon and is home to a stunning array of wildlife and also some great natural hot springs! You will stay overnight in a hotel in Chivay, a small town right in the middle of the Canyon.

Day 5 – Colca Canyon  A very early start this morning, as your guide and driver take you to the 'Cruz del Condor', a natural viewpoint opposite the nesting-sites of the famous Andean Condors. We'll arrive in time to see these majestic birds launch themselves into the Canyon as they set out on their day's hunt. After spending more time in the Canyon, you will return to Arequipa in the evening to enjoy some of its superb andean cuisine (can we recommend the stuffed peppers!! ) in one of the restaurants overlooking the bustling and beautiful main square.Posada Castillo Hotel.

Day 6 - Travel to Puno  This morning we will take you to the coach station to travel to Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca. You will have the rest of the day free to get used to the altitude (3,800m) - many people find the elevation a little hard to handle at first so you may just want to rest up in your hotel with some coca tea before venturing out. Either way, there's plenty to occupy your time in Puno and it's the perfect place to pick up those alpaca scarves... Hotel Buho.

Day 7 - Lake Titicaca  Today you will leave your hotel in the morning for an all-day trip out onto Lake Titicaca. You will get the chance to visit the floating reed islands and also the stunning 'real' island of Taquile, with its Inca ruins. The lake is truly a very special place and as you feel the sense of peace and tranquility as you get out in the middle of the lake you can understand why it became the focal point for successive Andean religions.  Lunch Included. Hotel Buho Puno.

Day 8 – Along the Andes to Cusco  We will pick you up in the morning to take you to the station to catch the coach to Cusco - the ancient Inca capital. This is one of the most spectacular road journeys in the world as you travel right along the spine of the Andes and is an amazing experience as you stop off at several sites of interest along the way. On arrival, we'll take you to your hotel, just off the main square at the heart of Cusco.   Hotel Marqueses Cusco 

Day 9 – City Tour of Cusco  Today will be spent on a tour of the main sites in the city itself, and also in the surrounding hills. You will visit the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, the temple complex at Kenko, Tambomachay and many other unique and beautiful locations. You will have the evening free to relax and enjoy a meal overlooking the lively central square. Hotel Marqueses Cusco 

Day 10 – the Sacred Valley  A full day away from Cusco today as you journey into the Andes for a tour of the Sacred Valley of the Urubamba. As you wind your way along one of the most beautiful valleys in the world, you will be able to visit the village of Pisac (including its famous market and temple) and the temple-fortress of Ollantaytambo. You really begin to feel the spirit of the Incas as you visit these extraordinary locations.  Buffet Lunch Included  Hotel Marqueses Cusco. 

Day 11 – Free day in Cusco  A holiday isn't a holiday if you don't have a chance to relax so today is all yours – you can have a wander around the local markets, stroll through the bohemian San Blas district and check out the art and jewellery, or just sit back with a few coca teas and get those postcards written before you set off on…

Day 12 – The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (If not available due to Permits; Lares or Salkantay Trek)  A spectacular early morning drive back through the Sacred Valley takes us to our trailhead at Km. 82 of the Machu Picchu railroad. After getting acquainted with our porters you will set out, crossing a footbridge to hike a gentle two hours down the Urubamba canyon, and then visit imposing sculpted Inca farming terraces and the settlement of Llaqtapata on the banks of the Cusichaca side river. We then climb a short way up the Cusichaca valley to Huayllabamba, the last inhabited village on the trail, where we camp.

Day 13 – The Inca Trail We climb the steep-sided Llullucha valley past a rushing stream and through enchanting subtropical woodland. Crossing the rim of a small plateau, we find ourselves in the puna, the treeless grasslands of the high Andes. The trail traverses an open slope opposite mighty mountain crags as we ascend to the first and highest pass, Warmiwañusca (4,200m). Here we encounter spectacular views of the trail ahead to the second pass, and look back to the sweeping snowpeaks and valleys of the Huayanay massif. We then follow the trail to the floor of the Pacaymayo valley, where we camp for the night.

Day 14 – The Inca Trail This morning, we pick up an Inca stairway and ascend again past the small Inca site of Runkuracay. As we reach the second pass, the landscape opens onto spectacular new views to the snowpeaks of the Pumasillo range. We descend to the ruins of Sayacmarca (Inaccessible Town), an intricate labyrinth of houses, plazas and water channels, perched precariously on a rocky spur overlooking the Aobamba valley. The Inca trail, now a massive buttressed structure of granite paving stones, continues along the steep upper fringes of the cloud forest through a colorful riot of orchids, bromeliads, mosses and ferns. At the third pass pinnacles topped with Inca viewing platforms overlook the archaeological complex of Phuyupatamarca (Cloud-level Town).Pausing to explore the maze of Inca stone towers, fountains and stairways that spills down the mountainside here, we begin a long descent through ever-changing layers of cloud forest. An Inca stairway partly cut from living granite leads us finally to our camp by the ruins of Wiñay Wayna (Forever Young), the largest and most exquisite of the Inca Trail sites.

Day 15 – The Inca Trail  An early morning hike takes us across a steep mountainside through lush, humid cloud-forest of giant ferns and broad-leaf vegetation. Suddenly we cross the stone threshold of Intipunku (Sun Gate) and encounter an unforgettable sweep of natural beauty and human artistry –a backdrop of twisting gorge and forested peaks framing the magical city of Machu Picchu.We complete the final leg down the royal flagstone walkway, past outlying shrines and buildings and into the heart of Machu Picchu, where we spend the rest of the morning with a guided tour of the highlights and some individual exploring among Machu Picchu’s multitude of hidden nooks and corners. In the early afternoon a bus takes us down to the foot of the mountain to the small town of Aguas Calientes, where you will be staying overnight.

Day 16 - Back to Machu Picchu  Today you will have the opportunity to revisit Machu Picchu, and to make sure you explored every corner of this unique site. Perhaps today might be a good opportunity to climb up to the sun-gate, or to visit the watch-tower on Wayna Picchu from where you will get an unparalleled view of the site. You will return by first-class train to Cusco in the evening.  Hotel Marqueses Cusco 

Day 17 - Into the Tambo Jungle Lodge  Flight Tickets Cusco- Puerto Maldonado. This morning we will pick you up and take you to the airport to catch a flight down into the jungle, to Puerto Maldonado. On arrival of your flight to Puerto Maldonado, Our Guide/Staff will meet you at the Airport and transfer you to the Centre of the town- where you can experience the exotic local market. Depending on the arrival time of the flights we may have the first lunch here or while traveling to the lodge or in the lodge. Your excess luggage will be stored safely in our Office in Puerto Maldonado and then we will continue onto the port. We take our private boat along the Madre de Dios River for approximately 1 hour to TAMBO JUNGLE LODGE. A cool welcome drink awaits you and then you´ll be shown to your Bungalows to settle in. In the afternoon we will take a 30 min boat journey to Monkey Island where you can appreciate a great diversity of monkeys such as the “Maquisapa”, “Martin”, “Little lions”, “Frailes”, “Achuñis”, Ronsocos” etc, as well as a rich variety of birds.Return to JUNGLE LODGE , for a delicious traditional Dinner. Nocturnal Activities are available each night. These range from nocturnal walks, talks on different topics and Cayman spotting when conditions are optiomal.

Day 18 – Tambo Jungle Lodge -Sandoval Lake & Monkey Island

After a great Jungle Breakfast, we take a 1and a half hour walk to the famous Sandoval Lake, passing through virgin forest, home to beautiful flora and fauna including Giant Otters, Water Birds, Alligators, wild hens, Taricayas (small turtles) and a variety of fish. We will spend a few hours in canoe on this one of the most beautiful lakes in the Madre de Dios where you can fish for piranha, row, swim, walk or simply relax before returning to the Lodge in the afternoon. We will have a box lunch at Sandoval lake. One of the most awe inspiring features of the Jungle is the enormity of the trees and you will have the experience of standing at the base of the huge Lupuna. We may take a short visit to the Fitzcarral boat or there is the opportunity to visit the traditional “chacras” farming areas of the zone. Return to the lodge. Dinner. Nocturnal Activities (optional)

Day 19 – Tambo Jungle Lodge - Taricaya Proyect.

Jungle Breakfast, Further opportunities for discovering the amazing ecosystem up close along an array of trails. We will travel a further 1 hour down river to the Taricaya Project of specialized trails where you´ll be led by your guide. He will further amaze you with the marvels of the jungle through a gentle hike and learning to recognize bird calls, footprints and medicinal plants and their qualities. . After our lunch here you will have the experience of their Canopy Walk.Return to the Lodge between 4and 5 in the afternoon for your final sunset in the Jungle before a traditional Farewell Dinner. Nocturnal Activities (optional) 

Day 20 – Tambo Jungle Lodge -Collpa de Loros -Puerto Maldonado- Lima

Very early departure to witness the spectacle of the Collpa de Loros, Sunrise on the river as we journey 1 and a half hours to a clay wall where hundreds of green parrots congregate at first light each morning. We will generally be able to spend about an hour here before reboarding the boat to enjoy breakfast on our return to Puerto Maldonado. Checkin 2 hours before flight and then time to visit the stunning Butterfly farm before your flight on to Lima.Transfer into your hotel in Lima in Miraflores.

Day 21 Last day in Peru

Sadly, today is the last day of your Peru holiday. You have a pretty much full day to explore the capital and enjoy its museums (or its shops!) before we pick you up from your hotel and take you to the airport for your international flight back to the UK.´

INCLUDES: Flight Tickets: Lima-Arequipa / Cusco-Puerto Maldonado-Lima. Transfers in and out in tours and Hotels. 2 Day Colca Canyon Tour Includes: Bus, entrance fee, all meals, Accommodation & guide. Inca Express Tourist Bus Puno to Cusco with Buffet Lunch included ( fee to sites not included) 

Bus Transport from Arequipa to Puno. 1 Day Lake Titicaca tour includes: Motor boat, entrance fee, & Guide. City tour of Cuzco includes: Tourist Bus, & guide. Sacred Valley of the Incas includes: Tourist Bus, Buffet lunch & guide. Special 5 Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu includes: Tourist Train tickets, bus, entrance fee & guide.  13 nights of accommodation in 3*** Hotels with breakfast.

in Double/Triple Basic Accommodation.Private Standard Hotel Marqueses in Cusco.

3 night in Double tent in your Trek Excursion. Inca Trail or Alternative Trek; Lares,Salkantay. 3 nights in Double bungaloo lodge in the Jungle Trip

1 night in Hostel in Aguas Calientes.Double Private room. Our personal assistance during your entire trip. Small Group Trips guided by recommended English speaking Guides. Colca Canyon Tourist Ticket.

NOT INCLUDED: International Airport Taxes us$ 25 Airport taxes us$18 ( 3 times ) Entries to Ruins in Journey Puno-Cusco 12 soles. Entrance Fees on Sacred Valley and Cusco Tour $28 per person Hot springs in Colca and Machupicchu 20 soles. Meals when are not indicated.

Extra money, US$25 approx. per day to cover meals in cities, snacks, drinks, tips, souvenirs, laundry and any extras.

Availability :Daily Departures
Group Size : 2 -16 participants
Shared Service
Minimum: 2 participants.

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